In addition, linebacker Philippe Gardent will spend the season on the team's practice squad as part of the NFL's International Development Practice Squad Program.

With the Redskins keeping five wide receivers on the roster, coaches decided to keep two more on the practice squad. Both Mike Espy, a rookie out of Ole Miss, and Steven Harris, a first-year player out of Arkansas, impressed in the preseason.

Manuel White, Jr., spent last season on injured reserve due to a fractured fibula injury. He was the Redskins' fourth-round draft choice in 2005.

Robert McCune begins the season on the practice squad. He alternated between the roster and practice squad last season. McCune, a fifth-round draft pick in 2005, has experience on special teams and mostly played middle linebacker.

Defensive lineman Joe Sykes and Vaka Manupuna impressed coaches in preseason. They will continue to develop their skills under defensive line coach Greg Blache.

Cornerback John Eubanks is a developmental player who can also return kickoffs, if necessary.

yupchagee wrote:I just noticed that Ortega is missing. I was sure he'd be there.

Me too

Agreed.

I think Lumsden wasn't brought back partly because of injury and partly because the Skins would prefer to see him sign with a team that would use him, much like they did with the release of Cedric Killings.

I was surprised to see Harris brought back on the PS. I thought they had seen enough of him.

EVERYONE should be happy right now. Our SUPER BOWL winning team is finalized. Now all we have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. You guys worry to much about one or two players. Don't look at what players we don't have but look at the TEAM we do have.